Profession of First Vows

 

        The five young men - Frt. DERY Augustine-Ghanian, Frt. APPIAH Samuel-Ghanian, Frt. OMBUNA Cosmas-Kenyan, Frt. LUNGA Busani-Zimbabwean, and Frt. MATIWAZA Hanani-Zimbabwean, had just finished their canonical year at the SVD Novitiate House, Kabwe-Dallas. They have been journeying together discerning their vocation for the past twelve months. They were aiming to mature and clarify their vocation, as stated in the SVD Constitutions [no. 512]. Indeed, it was a long and successful stage completed by these five young men. The Eucharistic celebration for the First Profession of vows took place at the St. Charles Lwanga Parish, Chindwin- Kabwe, on the 17th of July, 2022. The main celebrant was the Mission Superior of Zambia, Fr. Martin Kawana, concelebrated by Regional Superior of Zimbabwe, Fr. Vincent Mwiya, Director of Novices, Fr. George Clement Angmor, SVD, Philosophy House Formator-Fr. Titus (Prefect), Fr. Theophany Musengo, Fr. Theodore, Parish Priest of Chindwin-Fr. Silvio.

 

    A multitude of congregants were present to support this event; different religious congregations, parishioners from the hosting parish and from St. Monica Parish-Lukanga, Our Lady of Holy Rosary-Mukobeko, as well as the Friends of the SVD from Linda Parish-Lusaka. It was a blessing to witness this ceremony as the young men were taking their First vows in front of the congregation. The singing was melodious such that everyone could shake his/her body enjoying the music. In addition, the first group of SVD Friends in Kabwe was also inaugurated by the Mission Superior-Fr.Martin Kawana. The inaugurated members were from Chindwin Parish, Mukobeko Parish, and St Monica Parish.